giving injections, medications and enemas; cleaning and dressing woundsAdminister injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
Day to day
collecting lab samplesCollect samples for lab testing as assigned
Day to day
watching for medication side effects and progressObserve patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
Day to day
managing acute situationsManage acute situations
Day to day
admissions and dischargesAdmissions and discharge
Day to day
giving families advice, comfort and discharge instructionsCommunicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Day to day
emotional and psychological support for patientsProvide emotional and psychological support when needed
Charge
supporting the charge nurseSupport charge nurse’s
Hours stated
3-11 shift
On call
on-call duty for this roleOn call requirement for this role
Details
in person, on siteWork Location: In person
The workplace
TN
Torrington Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
A skilled nursing and rehabilitation building in Connecticut offering both short-term rehab and long-term nursing care. Torrington sits in the Litchfield Hills along the Naugatuck River, with a compact downtown and state parks a few miles out.
Torrington Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for caring, dedicated, and hard working individuals who share our goal of providing exceptional care to our residents
The ideal candidate will be experienced in giving diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
Responsibilities
Record a patient’s medical history accurately
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Support charge nurse’s
Manage acute situations
Admissions and discharge
Delegation
Positive attitude a must
On call requirement for this role
Skills
Proven experience as RN supervisor
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
Neighborhoods+Residential areas in Torrington are shaped by the Naugatuck River Valley, where the central valley floor holds the downtown core and residential neighborhoods climb the eastern and western ridges. Downtown Torrington features historic multi-unit homes, apartments, and condominiums within walking distance of Main Street amenities. Torringford on the east side offers a quieter, suburban environment with tree-lined streets and traditional single-family architecture. Outlying areas like Burrville to the north, Newfield, and West Torrington provide peaceful, semi-rural settings, with hillside vantage points offering scenic views over the valley.
Residential areas in Torrington are shaped by the Naugatuck River Valley, where the central valley floor holds the downtown core and residential neighborhoods climb the eastern and western ridges. Downtown Torrington features historic multi-unit homes, apartments, and condominiums within walking distance of Main Street amenities.
Torringford on the east side offers a quieter, suburban environment with tree-lined streets and traditional single-family architecture. Outlying areas like Burrville to the north, Newfield, and West Torrington provide peaceful, semi-rural settings, with hillside vantage points offering scenic views over the valley.
Getting around+Torrington is a predominantly car-dependent city with high drivability ratings and limited walkability outside the immediate downtown core. Commuters navigate local corridors connecting the valley to surrounding Litchfield County, while regional travel eastward toward Hartford spans roughly twenty-three miles along state routes. Average commute durations remain under twenty minutes locally, though residents frequently note that cross-town travel can encounter delays due to ongoing roadwork, seasonal patching, and congestion around primary commercial retail strips.
Torrington is a predominantly car-dependent city with high drivability ratings and limited walkability outside the immediate downtown core. Commuters navigate local corridors connecting the valley to surrounding Litchfield County, while regional travel eastward toward Hartford spans roughly twenty-three miles along state routes.
Average commute durations remain under twenty minutes locally, though residents frequently note that cross-town travel can encounter delays due to ongoing roadwork, seasonal patching, and congestion around primary commercial retail strips.
Outdoors+Surrounded by the Litchfield Hills, Torrington offers immediate access to outdoor recreation across protected state lands and waterways. Burr Pond State Park serves as a premier destination for trail hiking, freshwater swimming, canoeing, and seasonal fishing. In town, Coe Memorial Park provides maintained civic green space, while local multi-use paths cater to cycling and walking. A short drive into neighboring Barkhamsted leads to scenic vistas and paddling spots near the historic Saville Dam.
Surrounded by the Litchfield Hills, Torrington offers immediate access to outdoor recreation across protected state lands and waterways. Burr Pond State Park serves as a premier destination for trail hiking, freshwater swimming, canoeing, and seasonal fishing.
In town, Coe Memorial Park provides maintained civic green space, while local multi-use paths cater to cycling and walking. A short drive into neighboring Barkhamsted leads to scenic vistas and paddling spots near the historic Saville Dam.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Torrington
Nestled in the rolling Litchfield Hills along the banks of the Naugatuck River, Torrington stands as the primary micropolitan hub of northwestern Connecticut. For healthcare professionals relocating to the area, it offers a distinct blend of industrial valley heritage, scenic nature, and cultural weight anchored by the historic Warner Theatre and the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts. Daily life centers around a compact downtown where dining along Main and Water streets includes local staples like Sasso's and Carbone's Market, while outdoor recreation is minutes away at Burr Pond State Park and nearby Saville Dam. Residential options range from vintage multi-family homes in the central core to tranquil single-family neighborhoods in Torringford and Burrville. Prospective residents should weigh practical tradeoffs: the city is car-dependent, public transit is sparse, local streets experience noticeable wear and ongoing construction, and school ratings lag behind affluent neighboring districts. However, for clinicians seeking manageable commutes across the region, accessible housing choices, and immediate proximity to classic New England countryside, Torrington presents a grounded, scenic base.
